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Apple Valley Citizen Corps

In May 2003, the Town Council of the Town of Apple Valley approved the creation of an Apple Valley Citizen Corps Council in response to the recommendations of President Bush and the Department of Homeland Security. The objective is to encourage the community to be self-reliant during a disaster, and to help others in need. The Citizen Corps Council (as the Apple Valley Disaster Council) meets quarterly to report on local disaster preparedness efforts, as well as to measure the affects of the Apple Valley Citizen Corps programs � C.E.R.T., Citizens on Patrol, and Neighborhood Watch.

The Community Emergency Response Team training.

See how Apple Valley could use your help:

C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team): CERT is a 24-hour training class that includes Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Psychology, Team Organization, Fire Safety, Light Search & Rescue, Terrorism Awareness, Triage, CPR, and First Aid. Training is conducted by certified FEMA instructors, and is available to residents (community) and local businesses that are serious about preparing for any type disaster. Call 247-7618 for the latest schedule.
Citizens on Patrol and Neighborhood Watch: These programs are managed by the Apple Valley Police Department. Please call 240-7400 for additional information.
E.C.S. (Emergency Communication Services): Formerly known as R.A.C.E.S., the Apple Valley E.C.S. Team has been in existence for over ten years. They are one of the most active E.C.S. groups in the County of San Bernardino, achieving the distinguished honor as the 2003 County Fire Chiefs Organization of the Year. E.C.S. members are ham radio operators who are tasked with providing communications during an emergency, and are activated any time day or night. Interested volunteers should call 247-7618 for additional information.
F.A.D.D. (Friends of Animals During Disasters): This is a new volunteer group in Apple Valley tasked with the overwhelming responsibility of helping the Town of Apple Valley Animal Control Department with evacuations and emergency shelter care during a disaster. Volunteers must attend an 8-hour training course that includes disaster preparedness and familiarity with the Town of Apple Valley Animal Evacuation & Emergency Shelter Plan. The plan and this program were recently honored as a 2004 Helen Putnam Award winner (a state-wide municipal competition). Call 247-7618 to sign-up.